Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 10-11-24
27th Friday in Ordinary Time, the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral of the Rockford Diocese, October 11, 2024 Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46; Jn 2:13-22 Today would normally be Friday in the 26th week of Ordinary Time, or the Feast of Pope St. John the 23rd. However, it is also the day the current […]
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter/Carta 10-13-24
Come and Follow Me / Ven y sígueme This man seemed to have everything. He was rich and, moreover, obedient to God’s commandments. He searched out the Lord because he also wanted eternal life. Maybe he was looking for a long-term “insurance plan.” Jesus had already told everyone that in order to save our lives […]
America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally
Annual AmericaNeeds FatimaRosary Rally Please plan on joining the Annual America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 12th, at 12:00 pm, in front of the rectory located on the corner of Logan Avenue and Main Street, or in the St. James Center gym, if raining. This annual event is sponsored by The Legion of […]
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll of Drive
The Knights of Columbus held their annual ID Drive (Intellectual Disabilities Drive) last weekend but they still have Tootsie Rolls to sell! Each year proceeds from the annual drive goes to help support our local organizations in need, such as ARAC, RAMP, Camp Horizon, and Special Camps. Please stop by the parish office during normal […]
PRO-LIFE BABY SHOWER
With October being Respect Life Month, we are asking you to open your hearts in support of women within the Rockford Diocese finding themselves in untimely pregnancies. A crib will be located near the Baptismal Font for collecting baby items throughout the month, which will then be distributed where needed. Examples of needed items are: swaddlers, […]
October Rosary Challenge
Visiting Virgin Pilgrim Statue of Fatima
Would you like to host the Our Lady of Fatima Virgin Pilgrim Statue in your home? The Legion of Mary would be happy to grace your home with Our Lady, and pray the rosary with you and your family. Our Lady will stay in each home for two weeks at a time, with an opening and closing […]
Knights of Columbus Breakfast and Taco Lunch
Join the Knights of Columbus for a Pancake Breakfast and Taco Lunch this Sunday, October 13th, from 7:30 to 11:30 am serving scrambled eggs, applewood bacon, sausage links, and pancakes followed by a taco lunch, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. The cost for the pancake breakfast is a free-will donation, and tacos are three for […]
Office Closed
In recognition of Columbus Day, the parish office will be closed on Monday, October 14th, and will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15th.